Sources for Permit Information

Suffolk County’s authority is limited to the conveyance of underwater land for shellfish cultivation, and does not extend to the regulation of marine acquaculture. Lease Applicants must still obtain all necessary regulatory permits from relevant government agencies for the conduct of off-bottom or on-bottom shellfish culture activities on Suffolk County lease parcels. Below is the contact information for some of the federal and state agencies Lessees will need to contact. Please note additional permits may be required from the town in which your lease site is located.